I see my father and Captain Carroll
coming up the road," said Vernon, looking out the window. "Yield, if
necessary, and fear nothing."
"Mr. Dumont persists in his purpose of meeting the lady alone," said De
Guy, as he reentered the drawing-room.
"The lady, in your absence, has concluded to dispense with my
attendance," replied Vernon.
"This way, madam,"--and the attorney, with punctilious politeness, led
the way.
Vernon threw himself upon a sofa, as they were leaving; but no sooner
had the door closed, than he rose in haste, and left the apartment.
Reaching the veranda of the house, he met Dr. Vaudelier and Henry
Carroll, who followed him back to the drawing-room.
"This way, silently, if you please," said he, and then closed the door.
A moment sufficed to inform the new comers of the position of affairs;
then Vernon left the room, and went to the library door, which he found,
by Henry's direction. Stationing himself in a recess behind some coats,
he waited till his presence should be needed.
The meeting between Emily and her uncle was not embarrassed by any
formal greetings.
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